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NEAR THE SCENE OF WAR. A peaceful scene on the French- Spanish frontier, just outside Cerebere, showing refugees, washing clothes in peaceful surroundings. Only a few miles from this spot war is raging. (Copyright).

Bringing Up Father

HELLO-IS THIS MR. JIGGST OH-HELLO-MR.JIGO

– DO YOU SMELL AI YTHING

BURNING

WHY, DADDY- YOU LOOK TERRIBLY

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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUAR

SYMBOL OF BRITAI

His Majesty the King On Naval Base At

Singapore

London, To-day.

“Construction of the naval base at Singapore

for

symbol of the Empire's powerful res al

their

peace, and has been marked by generous co- operation for the purpose of mutual defence."

This is part of a telegram sent with the King's name and by the King to Sir Shenton Thomas, abiding loyalty to the Throne. Governd of the Straits Settlements, expressing appreciation of the sen timents conveyed to him in ages from the Governor, who assur-

ed His Majesty of the pride

mess-

(The reference was to the new graving dock, named King George. VI Dock).

The King also sent best wishes with to the many distinguished represen- which the people of Malaya learnt tatives present at the ceremony.—-- of the association of their country | Reuter.

Eden And Chamberlain Discuss Japanese Naval Reply

London, To-day.

The Japanese reply to the request for informa- tion on naval construction was the subject of fur- ther talks between the Premier, Mr. Neville Cham- berlain, and the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, yesterday.

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Although nothing is known con- It is thought here, therefore, that cerning the result of the talks, poli- the situation may possibly undergo

the

last tical circles believe that decisions considerable change at as to what steps should be taken minute. Trans-Ocean.. will not be announced for some days. In this connection, it is pointed out that reports from Tokyo yes- terday seem to indicate that the Ja- panese attitude is not quite so in- transigeant as at first appeared.

REASONS OF PRESTIGE

COMMONS QUESTION

The Japanese reply was mention- edat Commons' question-time. After recalling the contents of the Japanese. Note, the Foreign Secre- tary said the situation resulting from the reply would be examined According to these reports, rea-by His Majesty's Government in the sons of prestige lie behind the Ja- United Kindom in consultation with panese intimation yesterday that the naval powers with which they Japan

might answer the request were in treaty relations. for information unofficially.

tish Wireless.

CAH YOU IMAGINE 2 THAT FAT-HEAD/SIR VON PLATTER JUST CALLED ME UP TO ASK ME IF I SMELT. ANYTHING BURNING-

Bri

BY JOVE-I'M RIGHT--- THERE IS SOMETHING BURNING -- STRANGE- HE COULDN'T

· SMELL. IT**

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